Senior Principal Engineer - Automation Engineering – Laboratory and Analytical Equipment at Eli Lilly and Company

Lebanon, Indiana, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
PharmaceuticalsIndustries

Requirements

  • Technical leadership in process control, including design, controls philosophy, implementation, and commissioning
  • Ability to mentor process control team
  • Expertise in developing and implementing Automation Engineering Project Plans
  • Experience technically leading and overseeing Site Area leads and System Integrators, including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, and Test Specifications
  • Proficiency in leading/participating in design reviews, DeltaV application software reviews, and attending equipment and software FATs
  • Capability to lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning
  • Skills in providing periodic status updates to Project Management
  • Ability to devise functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering
  • Expertise in DCS software design, coding/configuration, and testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software etc.)
  • Knowledge of automation engineering including design, tuning, and troubleshooting of control loops
  • Experience implementing and supporting electronic systems (e.g., plant historians) for capturing process automation related production data
  • Ability to maintain the validated state of site control systems in line with Lilly quality standards, including development and execution of validation strategies and documentation
  • Experience providing automation support for capital projects, including new product introductions
  • Skills in promoting automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance
  • Ability to develop a network of corporate contacts and leverage corporate expertise
  • Demonstrated initiative, good planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize tasks, commitment to task completion and timelines
  • Keen technical curiosity

Responsibilities

  • Mentor process control team, including design, controls philosophy, implementation, and commissioning
  • Implement and coordinate process control work
  • Develop and implement the Automation Engineering Project Plan
  • Technically lead and oversee the work of Site Area leads and System Integrator including Functional Requirements, Design Specifications, DCS Application Software, Test Specifications
  • Lead/participate in design reviews and DeltaV application software reviews, attend equipment and software FATs
  • Lead a team of automation engineers supporting commissioning
  • Provide periodic status updates to Project Management
  • Devise functional requirements and process control strategies for control systems in collaboration with Process Engineering
  • Perform DCS software design, coding/configuration, and testing (sequence logic, graphics, batch software etc.)
  • Conduct automation engineering including design, tuning, and troubleshooting of control loops
  • Implement and support electronic systems (such as plant historians) used to capture process automation related production data
  • Maintain the validated state of the site control systems in line with Lilly quality standards including the development and execution of validation strategies and associated documentation
  • Provide automation support for capital projects including new product introductions
  • Promote the use of automation to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and compliance
  • In coordination with automation and compliance consultants, set and reinforce standards for appropriate rigor in automation work products

Skills

Process Automation
Control Systems
Automation Engineering
GMP Compliance
Laboratory Equipment
Analytical Equipment
Manufacturing Operations
Capital Projects

Eli Lilly and Company

Develops and delivers prescription medicines globally

About Eli Lilly and Company

Eli Lilly and Company is a global pharmaceutical company that focuses on discovering, developing, and delivering medicines to improve health. The company has a long history of scientific achievements, including the creation of insulin, the first life-saving treatment for diabetes. Lilly's operations involve extensive research and development to create new medications and enhance existing ones, ensuring they are safe and effective. Their products are primarily prescription medicines sold to healthcare providers for various medical conditions, including diabetes, cancer, and pain management. What sets Lilly apart from its competitors is its strong commitment to ethical practices and the protection of its products from counterfeiting. The company's goal is to enhance lives through innovative medical solutions while maintaining high standards of quality and ethics.

Indianapolis, IndianaHeadquarters
1876Year Founded
$1,180.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Competition from Novo Nordisk's Ozempic may impact tirzepatide's market share.
Potential construction delays in Indiana could affect GLP-1 drug production timelines.
Regulatory challenges may hinder Kisunla's expansion in new Alzheimer's markets.

Differentiation

Eli Lilly's rich history includes the first life-saving insulin treatment.
Lilly's strategic partnerships enhance its position in neurodegenerative disease treatments.
FDA approval of Zepbound opens new therapeutic markets for sleep disorder treatments.

Upsides

Lilly's $9 billion complex in Indiana boosts GLP-1 drug production capacity.
Kisunla's approval in China expands Lilly's Alzheimer's treatment market in Asia.
Collaboration with EVA Pharma enhances Lilly's reputation as socially responsible.

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